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Possible armed robbery reported near Cook County Walmart
LANSING, Ill. - An armed robbery was reported near the Walmart in Lansing Tuesday afternoon. According to police, officers were investigating a call of a possible armed robbery in the area of Walmart, located at 17625 Torrence Ave. The suspects were last seen running into the wooded area behind the...
Passenger shot on Bishop Ford Expressway: state police
CHICAGO - A person was shot on I-94 near Beaubien Woods just south of Chicago Tuesday night. Illinois State Police responded to the southbound lanes of the Bishop Ford Expressway in Cook County just after 10 p.m. for reports of a shooting. There were five people inside the vehicle that...
3 home invaders attack and rob man in Albany Park
CHICAGO - A man was beaten and robbed by a group of home invaders Tuesday afternoon in the Albany Park neighborhood. The 38-year-old was in his home around 5:48 p.m. when he heard glass break and saw three males wearing all black enter through the window of the residence in the 4200 block of North Sawyer Avenue, police said.
Chicago Residents Confront Johnson in Heated Meeting over Migrant Housing: "You Work for Us!"
Witness the intense confrontation at a community meeting in Galewood, Chicago, as local residents vehemently oppose plans to convert a fieldhouse into migrant housing. The heated exchange culminates with residents reminding Johnson, "You work for us!" Tune in to this gripping debate.
17-year-old girl stabbed to death in downtown Chicago
CHICAGO (CBS)-- A 17-year-old girl was stabbed to death in the The Loop Police said the teen got into a fight with another woman in the first block of West Van Burren just before 11:30 p.m. According to police, the woman used a knife to stab the teen twice in the chest before running off. The teen was taken to Northwestern Hospital where she died. No arrests have been made.
CTA Worker in Chicago Shot and Hospitalized
A shocking incident unfolds as a Chicago Transit Authority employee falls victim to a shooting on Chicago's Southwest Side. Watch the video to learn more about this tragic event that has left the city and its residents in a state of alarm.
Man dies after being found shot in head on street in Bronzeville
CHICAGO (CBS) -- A man was found shot and killed Tuesday night about a block from Chicago Public Safety Headquarters in Bronzeville.Police said at 7:02 p.m., the 33-year-old man was found unresponsive in the 100 block of East 36th Street.He had been shot in the right side of his head, and was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center where he was pronounced dead.Police classified his death as a homicide.No one was in custody late Tuesday. Area 1 detectives are investigating.
Chicago man charged with beating man to death during Belmont Cragin robbery
CHICAGO - A man has been charged with beating another man to death during a robbery Monday morning in the Belmont Cragin neighborhood. Oscar Cruz, 43, allegedly struck a 55-year-old man several times during the course of a robbery in the 5700 block of West Diversey Avenue, according to police. The man, who has not yet been identified by the medical examiner, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Teen dropped off at Chicago hospital with gunshot wounds, in critical condition
CHICAGO - A 19-year-old man was dropped off at a Chicago-area hospital in critical condition Wednesday morning. Police say the victim was dropped off at Mt. Sinai Hospital with gunshot wounds to his side around 4:30 a.m. The victim was unable to provide information about the incident or what led...
63-year-old woman struck by baseball bat at West Pullman gas station dies
CHICAGO - A 63-year-old woman has died after a man struck her with a baseball bat during an argument at a West Pullman gas station. About 2 a.m. on Sept. 27, a man struck the woman multiple times with a baseball bat during an argument at a gas station in the 11600 block of South Michigan Avenue, Chicago police said.
⚠️Early Morning Robbery in Merrionette Park
A resident of Merrionette Park reported a case of armed robbery that occurred early in the morning at 5am. According to the resident, his fiancé became the victim of the crime when three men, covered in hoodies, approached him with a firearm and attempted to steal his car. Fortunately, the resident's fiancé managed to activate the Anti theft lock system installed in his vehicle, which brought the vehicle to a halt in the middle of the street. The offenders, whose faces remained uncovered, failed to achieve their intention of car theft. The resident reported this case on 10/03/2023, 18:08.
Settlement Reached in Case of Chicago Woman Found Frozen to Death in Hotel Freezer
Family of 19 year old Kenneka Jenkins reach settlement in negligence case against Crown Plaza O'Hare Rosemont hotel, its security company, restaurant. The family of Kenneka Jenkins, a 19-year-old woman whose tragic death inside a hotel walk-in freezer in 2017 stirred controversy and speculation, has reached a settlement agreement with the hotel, its security company, and the hotel's restaurant.
Police Pursuit Through Two Counties Eventually Leads to Arrest
There was a pursuit that ripped through two counties on Monday, October 2nd. The Iowa State Patrol initiated a chase involving a stolen vehicle travelling eastbound on US Highway 34 from the Jefferson County Line. The Henry County Sheriff’s Office were made aware of this and began preparing for the vehicle to cross the county line into Henry County.
Man beaten with brick in the Loop; 1 in custody: police
CHICAGO - A man was hit on the head with a brick repeatedly after attempting to intervene in a fight in the Loop Tuesday night. Police say the attack happened in the 1500 block of West Washington Avenue just after 10 p.m. The victim, a 57-year-old man witnessed a male...
Daywatch: Slow Cook County courts will begin tracking why cases are delayed
Good morning, Chicago. A new shelter opened in Pilsen Tuesday amid growing backlash from some in the Latino community who feel that immigration reform and the neighborhood’s recent property tax hike has taken a back seat to the migrant crisis. Just weeks after a volunteer-run shelter in Pilsen was forced to close because of a lack of funding and volunteer support, the new migrant shelter, now ...
Rodeo Rider Faces Charges Following Video Evidence of Animal Abuse in Chicago Suburb
Witness the triumph of animal rights activists in Will County as their video footage leads to animal cruelty charges against a rodeo rider. This groundbreaking case in a Chicago suburb is a significant victory for animal welfare.
Multiple Injuries Reported in Mass Shooting at Morgan State University Residence Hall
A shocking mass shooting at Morgan State University leaves five people injured. The incident occurred outside a campus residence hall, with the suspect still on the loose. Watch the video for detailed coverage of this unsettling event.
Violent confrontation erupts during car robbery and carjacking near Country Club Hills Walmart
Witness a shocking armed car robbery in a peaceful Chicago suburb, escalating into a dramatic gunfight and carjacking outside a bustling Walmart. This chilling incident, unfolding in broad daylight, showcases the audacity of the suspects and the terrifying reality of urban crime.
Jeff Fort Loses Bid for Freedom
Jeff Fort, leader of the Black P. Stone Nation, was last seen as a freeman in the late 1980s. Forty years of his life has been spent in solitary confinement of a federal supermax prison in Colorado. Fort wanted to appeal his sentencing, stating that he’s a grandfather who wanted to be there for his family.